Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Auditing at University of South Africa

Programme overview

A Postgraduate Diploma: Forensic Auditing (PGDFA) learner is actively engaged in becoming a well-rounded, educated person and in preparing for further, more specific study or for the forensic auditing work environment. This qualification offers an advanced understanding of theories and practices pertaining to the field of Forensic Auditing and equips the learner with the necessary skills to manage forensic audit activities in diverse business environments. (NQF level 8, 120 credits, qualification code 98234.)

Duration: Maximum time to complete: 3 years | Study mode: distance | Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Entry requirements

Minimum Academic score (AS) 50. An appropriate NQF 7 qualification from an accredited provider of higher education with majors in Financial Accounting or Accounting and External or Internal Auditing, or a South African LLB qualification (NQF 7) from an accredited provider of higher education (not BProc qualification) or an appropriate Bachelor of Commerce degree, provided that a prospective student is also in possession of the Advanced Certificate: Fraud Examination (NQF 7) or the Occupational Certificate: Fraud Examiner (NQF8), refer to http://www.unisa.ac.za/apply/cas/addinf/98234 for more information. Applicants who do not meet these requirements are advised to apply for admission to either the CTA or the AUI stream of the Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences in an attempt to meet this requirement or to consider enrolling for another postgraduate programme offered by the College. Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements as indicated above may apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) provided they meet the statutory admission requirements for undergraduate studies; are at least 23 years old with a minimum of five years' current, relevant working and research experience in line with the approved qualification's RPL requirements. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers are made for a specific registration period, for example semester 1; applicants must register for the semester for which they were granted admission or re-apply in the next application period.

Applications for honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas for 2027 are open from 17 August to 9 October 2026.

The non-refundable online application fee is R160. International applicants with foreign qualifications may apply without a SAQA evaluation certificate but must submit it by 15 December 2027 if accepted for 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission

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